“Who doesn’t love a one-pan comfort bake that’s on the table in under 30 minutes? This one comes with crispy, soft gnocchi covered in stringy cheese.” – Lucy Nunes
One-pot baked gnocchi and sausage
42 easy gnocchi recipes sure to become dinner favourites
Weeknight dinners and gnocchi make perfect partners, especially in the chilly months when all thoughts turn to comfort food. And as this collection of gnocchi recipes proves, the varieties are almost endless, with breadcrumbs, chickpeas, beetroot and pumpkin among the many variations on traditional potato gnocchi, while sauces range from pea pesto to a quick lamb ragu. Baked, boiled or pan fried, these gnocchi recipes are sure to please the whole family.
Matt Preston's bread gnocchi with broccoli leaves
The mission to reduce food waste is inspiring some highly creative solutions, both at home and across the broader food supply chain. Here day-old bread and broccoli leaves, often discarded, make the basis of a nutritious gnocchi dish that will stand up as well for a family weeknight dinner as it will for lunch at work the following day.
Pumpkin and sage baked gnocchi
Pumpkin and sage baked gnocchi
Just when you thought pasta bakes couldn't get any better, this easy recipe for hearty pumpkin and sage gnocchi comes along. Whip up for a tasty weeknight dinner and serve hot straight out of the oven.
Semolina gnocchi osso buco
Semolina gnocchi osso buco
"This gnocchi is super easy and perfect for home-cooked osso buco. Spend your time nailing the veal and have these pillows standing in the wings. I like when delicious things are easy to make." – Monty Koludrovic
Baked gnocchi with pesto parmesan bechamel
Baked gnocchi with pesto parmesan bechamel
If you've ever wondered how to make gnocchi even better, the answer is a homemade pesto bechamel and baking the dish to perfection. Comfort food at its best, this makes a top dinner on chilly autumn or winter weeknights.
Potato gnocchi with pork sausage, cavolo nero and cherry tomato sauce
In this makeover from Helena Moursellas, everyone’s favourite root vegetable is shaped, boiled, and dressed in a hearty red sauce.
Creamy harissa gnocchi
John Gregory-Smith adds a Middle Eastern twist to his irresistible creamy gnocchi dinner. You can use DIY gnocchi, but store-bought works just as well.
Gnocchi with pepita and rocket pesto
Gnocchi with pepita and rocket pesto
Fresh spring herbs are key in this classic gnocchi recipe. Frying adds crunch to the main ingredient for an easy dinner the whole family will love.
New potato gnocchi with rabbit and tarragon
This comforting gnocchi is the perfect family food for a chilly night on the couch, or a low-key dinner party.
Pork belly 'osso buco' with saffron gnocchi
Pork belly 'osso buco' with saffron gnocchi
“This is a take on the veal shank favourite. I like a nice golden crust on the pork belly before braising." – Shannon Bennett.
White bean gnocchi with balsamic lamb ragu
White bean gnocchi with quick balsamic lamb ragu
Warm up chilly autumn or winter nights with this clever white bean gnocchi with lamb mince ragu.
Silvia Colloca's gnocchi alla Sorrentina with taleggio
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina with taleggio
Super easy and wonderfully filling, says Silvia Colloca, of her baked gnocchi topped with golden taleggio. Add a salad for weeknight comfort food the whole family will love.
Gnocchi alla Romana (Roman-style baked semolina gnocchi)
Gnocchi alla Romana (Roman-style baked semolina gnocchi)
Low-key comfort food at its finest. Layers of semolina gnocchi topped with cheese and baked to golden perfection makes a delicious main, that works just as well as a shared side.
Caramelised garlic and spinach gnocchi with ricotta
Caramelised garlic and spinach gnocchi with ricotta
Packed with English spinach to top you up with B-vitamins like folate, this carb-boosting gnocchi recipe will help you start your week right.
Gnocchi with walnut, rosemary and pecorino pesto
Gnocchi with walnut, rosemary and pecorino pesto
Frying gnocchi adds a little extra crunch to this super easy dish that's perfect for those days when cooking dinner after work seems impossible.
